I swear, every time I go to church lately I cry. I feel like the lesson or a song is speaking directly to me. Today was no different. It started with a song, Blessed Be the Name of the Lord and then the preacher got up and said some things that seriously I think he was talking directly to me. The sermon was about God's timing and his sovereignty over all situations. It was about Moses, and his faithfulness.
The take away from the lessons were:
1. We are not going to speed up God's clock. His timing is perfect, and he will work when he is good and ready.
2. God works in us before he works through us.
3. Everything God takes you through is preparing you.
4. Be content in your situation now.
5. Don't become obsessed with the situation, focus on God.
These are not paraphrases, the preacher actually said these. I cried several times. I feel like I cry every time I go to church. After the service was over, I felt we needed to go see the preacher and get him to pray for us. Of course, I couldn't talk because I was crying but Josh kind of explained (very briefly) our situation, and he prayed over us. Just wanted to share this with yall because I never cease to be amazed, at how God works. And how he speaks to us if we take the time and listen. Thanks to all that are praying for us. We love you all!!
Oh, and Josh and I are in the tournament for our mixed doubles league. We had our first match tonight, and we won!!
9 comments:
What a wonderful lesson! Thanks for sharing it with me. I continue to pray for you and Josh and know God knows what is best for you and when. I believe that with all my heart. I know how much I love you and He loves you more than that!!! Love MOM
Your Ma has asked me several times what made me and Jim turn to God so quickly after Ethan got hurt. I've always told her that we didn't have a choice and she has said, "We always have a choice. To trust Him or not." When I was reading in Psalms last week, I realized the answer to her question. Jim and I didn't do anything except cry out to God. We just called out to Him. He did everything else. He was so there for us, we had to trust Him. I'm so thankful that you are crying out to Him. And I can't wait to see what He is going to do in your life. Cheri
Summer, your blog was such a blessing. God is Good and He is faithful. And HE LOVES YOU TWO. I'm so thankful HE is speaking to you and Josh and so very thankful you are listening. Hope you do good in your doubles. That Tennis match Sunday between Fedderer and Nadal was unreal. Aunt Sarah and I watched it together. She was standing on her feet in my den by the time it was over. It looked like Nadal would not be able to pull it out. But after being up 2 sets then they went two and two. After much struggle and battling he pulled it out. The Victory was that much sweeter. LOVE YOU ma
What better place to cry than church?? God will take care of you and Josh, just keep praying for what you want and He will answer it...just don't try to rush Him! Love you and praying for you everyday!
i cry too...i love you very much
I am so glad you are hearing God speak to you. Nothing can take the place of HIM. He is ALWAYS there. He never fails us and never leaves us. His mercies are new every morning. Great is HIS faithfulness!
great lesson to be learned there...thanks for sharing summer. still praying for you. we have vacation next week, but lets get together sometime after?
Great post as always! I cry a lot at chuch and in prayer...BIG Surprise, right? ha!
I love you very much!
It's amazing how God works in our lives and the way he speaks to us and tells us just what we need to hear when we need it most. Know that you and Josh are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. love you lots!!
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